Nursing home

Valley View Care Center

729 Browning Road, Delano, CA 93215

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle21
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles1
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds53

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 68 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

1 Actual harm to a resident67 No harm, but a risk of harm

Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.

Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Aug 25, 2026Resident rightsEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. (F0627)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Sep 9, 2026
Jun 1, 2026Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 26, 2026
May 20, 2026Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 18, 2026
May 20, 2026Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 18, 2026
Earlier inspections (64)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Mar 20, 2026Nursing and physician servicesObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (F0730)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 17, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Abuse, neglect and exploitationNot hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. (F0606)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 17, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Abuse, neglect and exploitationPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (F0605)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 17, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. (F0602)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 17, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Infection controlEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. (F0887)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Feb 2, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Infection controlDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (F0883)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Feb 2, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Food and nutritionEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (F0806)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Feb 2, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Food and nutritionEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. (F0805)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Feb 2, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F0698)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Feb 2, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Quality of life and careProvide activities to meet all resident's needs. (F0679)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Feb 2, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Resident assessment and care planningDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 15, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 30, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F0584)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 28, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Resident rightsImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F0580)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 15, 2026
Nov 18, 2025Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. (F0557)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Dec 16, 2025
Aug 7, 2025Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Sep 3, 2025
Jun 18, 2025Abuse, neglect and exploitationDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (F0607)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 15, 2025
May 21, 2025Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 19, 2025
Mar 20, 2025Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. (F0585)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 15, 2025
Jan 29, 2025Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)Actual harm to a resident
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 21, 2025
Dec 5, 2024Building and environmentMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F0921)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Infection controlEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. (F0887)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Infection controlDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (F0883)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Infection controlImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F0881)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024AdministrationInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. (F0847)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Food and nutritionProvide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. (F0810)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Food and nutritionEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (F0803)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Quality of life and careProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. (F0745)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Nursing and physician servicesObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (F0730)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Quality of life and careProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Quality of life and careProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F0690)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Quality of life and careProvide appropriate foot care. (F0687)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Resident assessment and care planningCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F0655)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Resident rightsProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (F0623)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (F0578)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Resident rightsThe resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. (F0574)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Resident rightsAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F0554)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Dec 5, 2024Resident rightsEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F0552)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 29, 2024
Sep 19, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 18, 2024
Sep 18, 2024Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 25, 2024
Aug 14, 2024Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 3, 2024
Aug 1, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (F0607)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Sep 6, 2024
Aug 1, 2024Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. (F0557)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Sep 6, 2024
May 23, 2024Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 29, 2024
Mar 8, 2024Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. (F0557)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 4, 2024
Dec 13, 2023Resident rightsPrepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. (F0624)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Dec 27, 2023
Dec 7, 2023Building and environmentProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 30, 2023
Dec 7, 2023Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 30, 2023
Dec 7, 2023Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 30, 2023
Dec 7, 2023Food and nutritionEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F0801)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 30, 2023
Dec 7, 2023Quality of life and careProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. (F0790)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 30, 2023
Dec 7, 2023Quality of life and careProvide appropriate foot care. (F0687)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 30, 2023
Dec 7, 2023Quality of life and careProvide activities to meet all resident's needs. (F0679)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 30, 2023
Dec 7, 2023Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 30, 2023
Dec 7, 2023Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 30, 2023
Dec 7, 2023Resident assessment and care planningPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F0645)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 30, 2023
Dec 7, 2023Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F0584)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 30, 2023
Dec 7, 2023Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (F0578)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 30, 2023

Fines and payment denials

Federal fines in the last three years: $0 (0). Payment denials: 2.

DateTypeAmount
May 21, 2025Payment denial13 days
Aug 1, 2024Payment denial17 days

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day4.68California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.40California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends4.18California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year34.8%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds53
Residents per day, average51.2
OwnershipFor-profit, corporation
Legal business nameValley View Care Center LLC
ChainAjc Healthcare (16 homes)
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceJul 1, 1977

Questions to ask when you call

Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov

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